1 Timothy 6:6

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Summary

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Contentment

General references

Jeremiah 35:9

Bible References

Contentment

but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;

And Moses is willing to dwell with the man, and he giveth Zipporah his daughter to Moses,

And questioning him also were those warring, saying, 'And we, what shall we do?' and he said unto them, 'Do violence to no one, nor accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.'

not that in respect of want I say it, for I did learn in the things in which I am -- to be content;

General references

their cattle, and their substance, and all their beasts -- are they not ours? only let us consent to them, and they dwell with us.'

and it cometh to pass, when they have finished eating the corn which they brought from Egypt, that their father saith unto them, 'Turn back, buy for us a little food.'

for it is not a vain thing for you, for it is your life, and by this thing ye prolong days on the ground whither ye are passing over the Jordan to possess it.'

Better is the little of the righteous, Than the store of many wicked.

nor to build houses for our dwelling; and vineyard, and field, and seed, we have none;